Squirrels in Kentucky in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see squirrels in Kentucky. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 633 of the 4,628 sightings logged across the year (13.7%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for squirrels in Kentucky
13.7%
of yearly sightings
633
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
4,628
verified records a year
April 17%, May 13.7%, June 8.2%. Busiest month is April at 17%.
4,628 verified observations of squirrels in Kentucky, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When squirrels are recorded in Kentucky
Peak month
April
786 records (17% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 188 | 4.1% |
| February | 305 | 6.6% |
| March | 437 | 9.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 786 | 17% |
| Maypeak | 633 | 13.7% |
| June | 378 | 8.2% |
| July | 242 | 5.2% |
| August | 267 | 5.8% |
| Septemberpeak | 490 | 10.6% |
| October | 453 | 9.8% |
| November | 326 | 7% |
| December | 123 | 2.7% |
Squirrels you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Eastern Gray Squirrel | 3,131 |
| Groundhog | 581 |
| Eastern Chipmunk | 547 |
| Eastern Fox Squirrel | 216 |
| Southern Flying Squirrel | 66 |
In Kentucky, May carries 13.7% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 5.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (17%) into May, and it heads toward June (8.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The squirrels most often recorded in Kentucky are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May itself.
Which squirrels you are most likely to see
- Eastern Gray Squirrel3,131 records
- Groundhog581 records
- Eastern Chipmunk547 records
- Eastern Fox Squirrel216 records
- Southern Flying Squirrel66 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see squirrels in Kentucky in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 633 of the 4,628 verified squirrels sightings logged in Kentucky across the year, which is 13.7% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see squirrels in Kentucky?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and September.
What month is best for squirrels in Kentucky?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and September, based on 4,628 verified observations.
Which squirrels are you most likely to see in Kentucky?+
The most-recorded species in Kentucky are Eastern Gray Squirrel, Groundhog and Eastern Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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